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Union Oyster House

41 Union St

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15 inspections

Inspection

Jul 30, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood vents & attachement at the Sea Grille observed with soils build up . Clean to remove

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker observed expired 7.1.26. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood sticker company.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 30, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 24, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood vents & attachement at the Sea Grille observed with soils build up . Clean to remove

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker observed expired 7.1.26. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood sticker company.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 24, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 26, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther

Official wording

Service Sink (C)

Inspector’s notes

Facility observed without a service sink. PIC to provide plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost install of a service sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** Plumbers report was provide to be reviewed by ISD Health Management (4.22.26)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.005/5-204.12-CWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)

Inspector’s notes

2 bay food prep sink observed without an airgap. PIC to provide plumbers report from a licensed plumbers on the cost install of air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** Air gap was installed. Waiting on ISD Plumbing division to review the work. (4.22.26)

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 26, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 22, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

13 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Raw shrimp observed stored above uncovered lettuce. Discontinue (cos)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Portion cups observed stored inside raw calamari parmesan cheese. Discontinue. (cos)

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ice dispensing scoop observed stored inside ice holder. Discontinue (cos)

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood filters observed soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 7.1.26

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Interior/ gasket of multiple in line cold units (refrigerator/drawer) observed soiled interior of multiple low temp dishwasher observed soiled interior of ice machine observed soiled glass case bar observed soiled (stagnant soiled water) interior microwave (sea grille) observed soiled with visible food spills . Clean & sanitize to remove

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther

Official wording

Service Sink (C)

Inspector’s notes

Facility observed without a service sink. PIC to provide plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost install of a service sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** Plumbers report was provide to be reviewed by ISD Health Management (4.22.26)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.005/5-204.12-CWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)

Inspector’s notes

2 bay food prep sink observed without an airgap. PIC to provide plumbers report from a licensed plumbers on the cost install of air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** Air gap was installed. Waiting on ISD Plumbing division to review the work. (4.22.26)

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Soda runner & beer catch observed dispensing inside handwashing sink at the main bar. Discontinue to prevent contamination by hands.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s notes

2 bay food prep sink observed without an airgap. PIC to provide plumbers report from a licensed plumbers on the cost install of air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Stagnant water and soda syrup observed downstairs in the lower level loose debris observed on the floor at the bar upstairs between the low temp dishwasher and handwashing sink. Clean to remove

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s notes

Old mice droppings observed on the floor in the kitchen downstairs (near the printer). Clean to remove PIC to provide current IPM report from a licensed exterminator to:inca.prince@boston.gov

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.19-COther

Official wording

Closing Toilet Room Doors (C)

Inspector’s notes

Interior of bar handsink observed with soiled build up. Clean to remove

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 22, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 13, 2026

Failed

12 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Raw shrimp observed stored above uncovered lettuce. Discontinue (cos)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Portion cups observed stored inside raw calamari parmesan cheese. Discontinue. (cos)

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ice dispensing scoop observed stored inside ice holder. Discontinue (cos)

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood filters observed soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 7.1.26

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Interior/ gasket of multiple in line cold units (refrigerator/drawer) observed soiled interior of multiple low temp dishwasher observed soiled interior of ice machine observed soiled glass case bar observed soiled (stagnant soiled water) interior microwave (sea grille) observed soiled with visible food spills . Clean & sanitize to remove

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther

Official wording

Service Sink (C)

Inspector’s notes

Facility observed without a service sink. PIC to provide plumbers report from a licensed plumber on the cost install of a service sink to: inca.prince@boston.gov

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Soda runner & beer catch observed dispensing inside handwashing sink at the main bar. Discontinue to prevent contamination by hands.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s notes

2 bay food prep sink observed without an airgap. PIC to provide plumbers report from a licensed plumbers on the cost install of air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Stagnant water and soda syrup observed downstairs in the lower level loose debris observed on the floor at the bar upstairs between the low temp dishwasher and handwashing sink. Clean to remove

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-501.111-CPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector’s notes

Old mice droppings observed on the floor in the kitchen downstairs (near the printer). Clean to remove PIC to provide current IPM report from a licensed exterminator to:inca.prince@boston.gov

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.19-COther

Official wording

Closing Toilet Room Doors (C)

Inspector’s notes

Interior of bar handsink observed with soiled build up. Clean to remove

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 13, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 6, 2025

Report filed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Resurface any and all rusted shelving units under prep tables where needed throughout the facility

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean inside all freezer / refrigeration units especially around the gaskets of the doors from all visible food spills stains and soils

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-501.16-COther

Official wording

Drying Mops (C)

Inspector’s notes

Elevate all in use mops and brooms off the floors a minimum of six inches after use to reduce potential contamination

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 6, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 25, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.003/3-401.14-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

In both kitchens observed fish with grill marks that per manager are grilled ahead of time but not fully cooked; discontinue non-continuous cooking until written procedures are submitted and approved by the regulatory authority.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 25, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 4, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

10 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Requested a V/D clean up kit or procedures. They have a vomit kit but no procedures. (example of procedures provided)

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector’s notes

At seafood grill area observed a pan of corn bread without any overhead protection and a can of opened uncovered sardines inside a reachin refrigerator; provide overhead protection or coverings for all foods; manager provided a sheet of wax paper for corn bread and voluntairly discarded the can of sardines.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

In dry batter storage container scoop was stored with handle touching product; have scoops stored so that the handles are not touching food manager corrected on site.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
majorCode 590.003/3-401.14-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

In both kitchens observed fish with grill marks that per manager are grilled ahead of time but not fully cooked; discontinue non-continuous cooking until written procedures are submitted and approved by the regulatory authority.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

In a chef drawers the temperature of raw shrimp was 55F and cut cherry tomatoes was 45F; provide cold holding of TCS food at least 41F. If products are being prepared make sure they are chilling items to 41F before putting on the service line.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s notes

At second floor bar area the low temperature dish machine was tested at 0ppm three times; the location will use a different dish machine until a technician can fix the unit later today (service call was placed during visit and tech arrived and was working on machine)

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s notes

At raw bar clean interior of glass door sliding refrigerator and behind equipment of soils / in kitchen clean interior of Blodget oven of carbon and grease buildup clean interior and exterior of fryolator clean shelving underneath food prep area of heavy soils / in basement oyster walkin clean fanguards of heavy dust buildup / at kitchen panini press of accumulated carbon buildup and clean exterior of upright freezer and walls and floors of heavy soils buildup / at big kitchen there was heavy soils in the interior of the machine and on the underside of the front door clean and sanitize. Clean nonfood contact services to remove debris

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

In main large kitchen observed one hand sink blocked by an oyster shucking cart and another hand sink blocked by empty pastic containers; manager removed obstacles but upon reentering main kitchen the oyster shucking cart was blocking a hand sink again; hand sinks must be accessible. Properly retrain staff ot keep sinks accessible

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

In the basement area at the soda syrup lines there was an excessive number of active small flies; clean and sanitize area and have pest control treat for small flies.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Upright freezer at seafood grill area has a damaged gasket; repair or replace.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 4, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 29, 2025

Failed

10 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Requested a V/D clean up kit or procedures. They have a vomit kit but no procedures. (example of procedures provided)

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector’s notes

At seafood grill area observed a pan of corn bread without any overhead protection and a can of opened uncovered sardines inside a reachin refrigerator; provide overhead protection or coverings for all foods; manager provided a sheet of wax paper for corn bread and voluntairly discarded the can of sardines.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

In dry batter storage container scoop was stored with handle touching product; have scoops stored so that the handles are not touching food manager corrected on site.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
majorCode 590.003/3-401.14-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

In both kitchens observed fish with grill marks that per manager are grilled ahead of time but not fully cooked; discontinue non-continuous cooking until written procedures are submitted and approved by the regulatory authority.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

In a chef drawers the temperature of raw shrimp was 55F and cut cherry tomatoes was 45F; provide cold holding of TCS food at least 41F. If products are being prepared make sure they are chilling items to 41F before putting on the service line.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s notes

At second floor bar area the low temperature dish machine was tested at 0ppm three times; the location will use a different dish machine until a technician can fix the unit later today (service call was placed during visit and tech arrived and was working on machine)

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s notes

At raw bar clean interior of glass door sliding refrigerator and behind equipment of soils / in kitchen clean interior of Blodget oven of carbon and grease buildup clean interior and exterior of fryolator clean shelving underneath food prep area of heavy soils / in basement oyster walkin clean fanguards of heavy dust buildup / at kitchen panini press of accumulated carbon buildup and clean exterior of upright freezer and walls and floors of heavy soils buildup / at big kitchen there was heavy soils in the interior of the machine and on the underside of the front door clean and sanitize. Clean nonfood contact services to remove debris

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

In main large kitchen observed one hand sink blocked by an oyster shucking cart and another hand sink blocked by empty pastic containers; manager removed obstacles but upon reentering main kitchen the oyster shucking cart was blocking a hand sink again; hand sinks must be accessible. Properly retrain staff ot keep sinks accessible

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

In the basement area at the soda syrup lines there was an excessive number of active small flies; clean and sanitize area and have pest control treat for small flies.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Upright freezer at seafood grill area has a damaged gasket; repair or replace.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 29, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 10, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 10, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 5, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 5, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 30, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 30, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 4, 2024

Report filed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean in between all " in line " cooking equipment - fryolators - interior and exterior of all refrigeration / freezerunits - exterior of all bulk food containers - shelving units in the kitchen and behind all bar counter tops from visible food spills stains and soils

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.004/4-901.12-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ensure to change up all the towels being used behind the " raw bar" when entering the establishment being used to collect water and ice spills - change throughout the day as needed

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ensure all staff handling foods are wearing proper air restraints during hours of operation [ cashiers and any other non food affiliated employees are excempt ]

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 4, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 22, 2023

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-201.12-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)

Inspector’s notes

Baffles at hoods with carbon build up clean to remove

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

1) Mouse droppings found in waitstaff area on first floor on floor under storage cabinets clean to remove 2) Dead mouse and droppings found under host stan area on second floor clean to remove (Mouse was removed to trash bag and disposed). 3) Debris and droppings found at waitstaion on second floor clean to remove

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 22, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 14, 2023

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-201.12-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)

Inspector’s notes

Baffles at hoods with carbon build up clean to remove

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

1) Mouse droppings found in waitstaff area on first floor on floor under storage cabinets clean to remove 2) Dead mouse and droppings found under host stan area on second floor clean to remove (Mouse was removed to trash bag and disposed). 3) Debris and droppings found at waitstaion on second floor clean to remove

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 14, 2023 · Original Source

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